Pasco-Hernando State College
Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is a relatively newer Florida State College member that is located in New Port Richey, Florida. This school was a community college when it was first established in 1967. It transitioned into offering a four-year state college experience in 2014. This school is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is capable of awarding students several associate’s degrees as well as a selection of bachelor’s degrees. PHSC also offers some dual-enrollment classes for high school students who are seeking to get a head start on their college educations. This is a cost-effective campus that can provide students with a good education while offering them the possibility to transfer credits to other institutions if they so choose.
The PHSC nursing program offers several avenues for prospective students to consider. Students can pursue practical nursing or they can choose to take registered nursing courses. All of the nursing programs are very focused on providing students with the right knowledge. Classes are designed to give students the most up-to-date information and students will learn all of the modern nursing skills. These classes are going to teach students the right information to find success as professional nurses while also preparing them to pass the NCLEX licensure examination that they will need to go through.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students11,947 |
Student to Faculty Ratio32:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 44 | 190 |
Bachelor's degree | 3 | 33 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 86 |
Certificate | 4 | 22 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1996 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $105/credit | |
In State Students | $105/credit | |
Out of State Students | $401/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,725 | $4,725 | $18,045 |
ADN | 70 | $7,350 | $7,350 | $28,070 |
BSN | 125 | $13,125 | $13,125 | $50,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 73% of Pasco-Hernando State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 53% | $4,421 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $905 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $1,908 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $2,096 |
Federal Student Loans | 14% | $4,698 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,127
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,289 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,816 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,567 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,108 |
Over $110,000$10,764 |
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Student Population
11,947
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,374
Women
4,573
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
65% |
Hispanic |
20% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.